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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What place does Paddy come in the 100-yard race during field day at his school?
(a) 7th.
(b) Last.
(c) 1st.
(d) 2nd.

2. Which new student in Paddy's class does Paddy decide to fight?
(a) Amy O'Harra.
(b) Curtis Haywood.
(c) Charles Leavy.
(d) Sean Whelan.

3. How does Paddy know when his da is going to call someone a 'bloody eejit' when he's watching the news?
(a) He cracks his knuckles.
(b) He smacks the arm of the chair.
(c) The chair creaks.
(d) He clears his throat.

4. What complimentary phrases does Paddy's da say often to the boys when they do something he's proud of?
(a) Way to go.
(b) Right-o.
(c) Good man.
(d) I'm proud of you.

5. Which student from another class does Mr. Hennessey bring into Paddy's class?
(a) Edward Swanwick.
(b) Ian McEnvy.
(c) Sinbad.
(d) Amy O'Harra.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Patricks are in Paddy's class at school?

2. What part of his foot does Paddy injure while playing in the dump area?

3. How long does Paddy's ma wait when the babies start to cry before going to check on them?

4. Why does Paddy feel like their da won the first fight Paddy ever listened to his parents have?

5. How does Paddy like his eggs?

Short Essay Questions

1. On several occasions, Sinbad and Paddy ask their parents for a dog. Describe the conversation that finally leads them to stop asking for a dog.

2. What steps does Paddy take to prevent his parents' fighting?

3. Why doesn't Paddy want to visit the zoo again?

4. Why does Paddy begin staying awake all night?

5. What crime does Sinbad commit without Paddy and what happens after Sinbad commits the crime?

6. What is causing the boys' play territory to become smaller?

7. How does Paddy feel about Americans fighting guerrillas?

8. How do Paddy and his friends react when one of their friends gets stuck in a trench and begins to sink?

9. What errand must Paddy run for Mr. Hennessey and what does Paddy do with his reward?

10. Using details from the text, describe what happens to Paddy when he falls asleep in school after staying up all night.

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